Is it possible to replace the bearing in the dizzy? If so where can I get this part? I'm using the OBD1 DOHC Vtec dizzy.

 

If you're familiar with internet newsgroups... go to deja.com and search for "distributor bearing" in the Honda newsgroup. There was a thread on there that mentioned the proceedure plus the supplier and bearing part number. I'll post a link if I have time to find it.

 

Thanks! I'll try to search the newsgroups. If you could find the link I'd really appreciate it.

 

OK, I waded through a bunch of crap to save you some time. Here's the text of one of the replies on the subject of the distributor bearing. I hope it helps you...


From rec.autos.honda

Attached is some information that I kept from a previous post.
Unfortunately, I did not keep the name of the original poster (and I
apologize) but this may help:

The distributor does contain a bearing and seal. It is available from
either two sources.
1. Sure Seal Honda Products http://WWW.TECH2TECH.NET, 1-800 645 7584
part # SSPDSTBRNG Distributor Bearing $22.00
part # SSPDSSEAL DISTRIBUTOR SEAL $ 5.95
The following is a quote from the Sure Seal Honda Products
catalogue: "You can now replace the lower distributor
bearing
and or seal on many late model Honda distributors.
These bearings and seals fit the late model TEC distributors
found in Civics (88 and up), Accords (90 and up), and Legends
(88-90). You can buy them individually as needed."
2. The second option is to locate a local bearing distributor who
sells the Nachi Bearings. The part number is 6001/012-2NSL.
The main office in Ca. is (562)-802-0055 and on the east
coast (800)-537-2057. I called the east coast
office and was given the nearest store which handled Nachi
bearings. I called the store near me and they could order
it for $13.88 plus 5% MD. State Tax. They told me that the
part number included both the bearing and the seal.
The source for the Nachi bearing was obtained from an older posting
rec.autos.makers.honda. The posting said that the person planned to
have a repair shop install the bearing. I e-mailed this person to
find
out if the bearing did fit. He was very gracious and responded
immediately. The bearing was the correct size, but the repair shop
destroyed it in an effort to install it. This is why I was wondering
if anyone had actually succeedded in replacing the bearing.

Another option is to order the distributor assembly from http://www.hparts at
$238.18. This assembly includes the TDC sensor, crank angle sensor,
and
cylinder sensor. The ignitor and coil are not included.

Rebuit distributors can be loacally obtained for $210 to $290 with the
old one turned in.

Distributors from the junk yard can be obtained for $200.00.[/I]